- •Part I the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland Unit 1 geography
- •2. Read and memorize the following proper names:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •4. Complete the sentences. Use the map,
- •5. Say what we call the following:
- •6. Choose the right variant:
- •7. Prove that the following statements are wrong. Use the expressions:
- •8. Find the answers to the following questions:
- •Unit 2 general outline
- •4. Complete each definition with one of the following words:
- •5. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the text:
- •6. Are the statements true or false? Correct the false statements. Use the expressions:
- •7. Answer the following questions:
- •8. Study the tables and answer the questions below them:
- •9. Would you like to learn the uk national anthem? God Save the Queen
- •10. Read and translate the text. National emblems of uk
- •The Royal Coat of Arms
- •11. Complete the sentences with the missing words:
- •12. Check yourseif. Choose the right variant.
- •13. Describe the national flag and the royal coat of arms of the uk.
- •14. What can you tell about the national emblems of your country.
- •15. Sum up everything you have learnt about
- •Unit 3 the system of government
- •1. Practice the pronunciation of the words:
- •2. Read and memorize the following words and word combinations:
- •3. Read and translate the text: state system
- •4. Fill in the blanks with the proper words and word combinations from the text:
- •5. Prove that the following statements are right. Use the expressions:
- •6. Explain what is meant by the following:
- •7. Answer the following questions:
- •8. Read the text and answer the questions below it: the crown
- •9. Do you know that?
- •10. Read the text and answer the questions below: political parties
- •11. Speak about the uk system of government according to the plan below. Use the expressions:
- •Unit 4 (industry) economy
- •1. Practise the pronunciation of the words:
- •2. Read and memorize the following words and word combinations:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •Industry
- •4. Complete the following sentences:
- •5. Match each word in the first column with one in the second in ways that relate to the text:
- •6. Answer the following questions:
- •7. Speak on Britain's economy according to the plan:
- •4. Complete the following sentences:
- •5. Choose the right variant:
- •6. Answer the following questions:
- •7. Work with a partner. Discuss the main sections of Central London.
- •8. Find more facts about London today. Supplementary reading. Text I The Royal Family of Windsor
- •Text 2. Buckingham Palace
- •Text 3 british ways
- •Part II the united states of america Unit 1. Geography and climate
- •1. Read and memorize:
- •2. Remember the pronunciation of the following words:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •4. Answer the following questions:
- •5. Finish the following sentences:
- •6. Ask your fellow students what new information he got having read the text. Use the formulas:
- •Unit 2 the political system part 1: the legislative branch.
- •1. Read and memorize:
- •2. Remember the pronunciation of the following words:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •4. Answer the following questions:
- •5. Match the words in the left column with their definitions in the right column.
- •6. Complete the following sentences:
- •2. Remember the pronunciation of the following words:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •4. Answer the following questions:
- •5. Prove that the following sentences are right:
- •6. Finish the following sentences:
- •Unit 4 washington, d.C.
- •1. Read and memorize:
- •2. Read and translate the text:
- •3. Answer the following questions:
- •5. Speak about the capital of the usa. Use the expressions:
- •Unit 5. Youths and their families
- •2. Discuss the problems facing American families and compare them with the situation in your country . Unit 6. Youth's problems
- •1. Study the text and answer the following questions:
- •2. What do these numbers refer to: 1976; 450,000; 6,9mln; 13,5%; 21
- •2. Prove the fact than American young people are involved in different organizations and activities. Supplementary reading text I. Administrative System of the States
- •Text II. United States Political Parties
- •Vocabulary List
- •Text III. How a bill becomes a law
- •Text IV. Lobbyists1
- •Content
4. Complete the sentences. Use the map,
1. The British Isles are situated...
2. The UK is separated by the English Channel and the North Sea
from…
3. The narrowest part of the English Channel is called...
4. Mainland Europe and Great Britain were connected by...
5. The Irish Sea lies between...
6. England is...part of Great Britain.
7. Scotland is situated... of the island.
8. Wales is a mountainous peninsula...
9. Northern Ireland occupies...
10. The British Isles include such important groups of islands as...
11. The coastline of Great Britain is 8,000 km long because of,,.
12. Lowland Britain occupies...
13. Highland Britain comprises...
14. The highest mountains of the UK are in...
15. The highest peak of the British Isles is...
5. Say what we call the following:
1. The second largest island of the British Isles.
2. The channel which divides Great Britain from Europe.
3. The Strait of Dover in French.
4. The sea separating the two largest islands of the British Isles.
5. The countries which make up the United Kingdom.
6. The two states occupying the territory of the British Isles.
7. The group of islands off the north-western coast of Great Britain.
8. The plain region with low hills and valleys in England.
9. The highest peak of Wales.
6. Choose the right variant:
1. Great Britain is separated from Europe by
a) the North Sea and the English Channel;
b) North Sea and the Irish Sea;
c) the Irish Sea and the Strait of Dover.
2. Ireland lies to
a) the west of Great Britain;
b) the south-east of Great Britain;
c) the north of Great Britain.
3. The southern and middle part of Great Britain is
a) Scotland;
b) Wales;
c) England.
4. Off the extreme south-western coast of Great Britain there is
a) Anglesey;
b) the Isle of Scilly;
c) the Isle of Man.
5. Scotland is separated from England by
a) the Pennine Chain;
b) the Cheviot Hills;
c) the Midlands.
6. The highest peak of the British Isles is situated in
a) Northern Ireland;
b) England;
c) Scotland.
7. Prove that the following statements are wrong. Use the expressions:
That is wrong...,
It is not quite right...,
Far from it...,
Nothing of the kind...,
I dare to deny it...,
I disagree with it...,
I am of different opinion...
1. The British Isles lie to the south of Europe.
2. The English Channel separates Great Britain from Ireland.
3. The Strait of Dover is the widest part of the English Channel.
4. The UK consists of five parts: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Eire.
5. Scotland is a mountainous peninsula in the west of Great Britain.
6. The seas surrounding the British Isles are very deep.
7. The British Isles consist of two large islands and five smaller ones.
8. The coastline of Great Britain is almost even.
9. Lowland Britain comprises Scotland and Wales.
10. Snowdon is the highest peak of Great Britain.